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Rice AI Resources Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

Learn more about AI at Rice

Traveling with Technology Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

Traveling over the holidays? Follow these precautions to protect your data and Rice resources.

Beware Aggressive Phishing Attacks Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

Hackers new tricks include Monkeypox scare tactics

Essential Tips for a Safe Holiday Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

Stay vigilant to prevent theft and cybercrime

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Spot & Report Phishing Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023

Stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Have You Updated? Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023

One of the easiest ways to protect accounts and information is to keep software and applications updated.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: MFA is the Way Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Implementing MFA can make you 99% less likely to get hacked.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strong Passwords Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

Cybersecurity seems complex, but key principles are really about people and behaviors.

Staff Alert: Retirement Scams Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

Beware of spam/aggressive external emails related to retirement benefits

Beware: Phishing Email Scams Friday, Jul. 7, 2023

Learn how to recognize a phishing scam and see some of the latest messages that have been sent to members of the Rice community on the Phishing web page.

Keep your software and apps updated Friday, Jul. 7, 2023

Updates to operating systems and software often patch vulnerabilities and so help protect your information.

Student Alert: Job Email Scams Monday, May. 8, 2023

Warning about recent phishing campaigns targeting students regarding job opportunities

Safe Travel Tips Monday, May. 8, 2023

Traveling this summer? Follow these precautions to protect your data and Rice resources.

Beware of Tax Season Scams Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Don't fall for tricks to get your payroll and W2 information

Security Tips: Phishing Thursday, Apr. 6, 2023

To protect your identity, watch out for email scams asking for your information.

Campus Warning about Evolving Phishing Attacks Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Do not share usernames, passwords or Duo passcodes

Beware of Phishing Scams Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

Always be on guard for requests for your information, to verify an account, or an urgent demand for action. Can you recognize a phishing scam?

Reminder: Importance of Protecting Private Information and the Appropriate Use of Information Technology Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022

Annual reminder that we all have a role in helping protect the security and privacy of University resources and data.

Beware of email with Subject "Important Notification"   Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022

Alert from the Information Security Office: Phishing Email Targeting Campus Accounts

Beware: Phishing Email Scams Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022

Learn how to recognize a phishing scam and see some of the latest messages that have been sent to members of the Rice community on the Phishing web page.

Job Scam Emails Targeting Students Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022

Warning about recent phishing campaigns targeting students regarding job opportunities

Alert: Issues with forwarding your Rice e-mail Tuesday, May. 10, 2022

E-mails forwarded from your Rice account to your personal e-mail account may be blocked from delivery by outside organizations.

Traveling with Technology Monday, Apr. 18, 2022

Traveling internationally this summer? Follow these precautions to protect your data and Rice resources.

Enhancing Email Security Through Proofpoint URL Defense Friday, Apr. 1, 2022

On April 6, Rice Office of Information Technology will enable the additional feature to enhance email security technologies and further protect the campus from email threats.

Requirements for New IT-Based Services Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020

University Policy 808, Protection of University Data and Information updates and requirements

Importance of Protecting Private Information Monday, Aug. 3, 2020

Recent headlines continue to show increased attacks designed to gain access to our accounts and internal resources, including the private information of members of our community.

Ransomware Affecting Multiple Local Government Agencies in Texas Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

Recent news articles have reported a coordinated, crippling ransomware attack against over 20 Texas local government entities.  The goal of this attack is likely to hold information hostage and interrupt normal operations unless the attackers are paid.